On 2025-07-18, the vessel SHILLELAGH (Official Number 800157) was involved in a total failure of any machinery or technical system in Clam Island, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

On 18 July 2025, the fishing vessel "SHILLELAGH", with 5 people on board, was reported overdue at Bella Bella, BC. The Search and Rescue response was initiated, and the vessel was located, anchored in Namu Harbour, BC by the fast rescue craft of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship "SIR WILFRED GRENFELL". The "SHILLELAGH" reported having sustained a total loss of its electrical power, that caused a loss of propulsion and rendered the radio unserviceable. The crew advised of their intention to remain anchored until the batteries could be recharged.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 2025-07-18.